MediVena AC500 PRO, Operations & Procedures Manual

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SAMPLE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM FINGER, PALM or FOREARM
1. Twist and pull off protective tab to break seal on lancet and place in disposal.
2. Position lancet firmly against puncture site as illustrated. Press down firmly until an audible click is
heard.
3. To obtain sufficient blood sample, hold the puncture site downward and gently apply intermittent
pressure to the surrounding tissue.
4. Dispose of used lancets at the point of use in an approved sharps container. Never reuse lancets.
Note:
Auto-disabling, single use lancing device is commonly available at medical supply distributors
or drug stores.
CAUTION:
All parts of the glucose monitoring system should be considered potentially infectious and are
capable of transmitting blood-borne pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals.
To reduce the chances of infection:
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Only an auto-disabling, single use lancing device should be used.
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Wear gloves during any procedure that involves potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
A new pair of clean gloves should be worn by the user before testing each patient.
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Whenever possible, blood glucose meters should be assigned to an individual person and not
be shared.If blood glucose meters must be shared, the device should be cleaned and disin
fected after every use,to prevent carry-over of blood and infectious agents.
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Refer to section "Cleaning and disinfection procedure" (page.45) for how to clean / disinfect
the meter.
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Wash hands throughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing device, or test
strips.
OBTAINING A BLOOD SAMPLE
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